RPA Best Practices: Transitioning from Windows to Linux

Issue

What are some things to take into account when moving from a Windows to Linux platform?

Solution

• Use Design Studio for Linux to rework any scripts developed in Windows. They will have to be re-coded for Linux command shells and tested prior to adding them into the robots.
• Desktop Automation Service ("DAS") only runs on Windows machines (no Linux version) so any scripts executed on those devices will have to be Windows compatible.

Level of Complexity 

High

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